Los Angeles Drug Possession and Trafficking Attorney – Sara Azari
Drug offenses are considered serious crimes. Individuals convicted of drug offenses can face severe penalties, which can include suspended licenses, jail and prison terms, fines, probation, deportation, mandatory treatment programs, registration as a drug offender, and/or regular drug testing.
Sara Azari is an experienced criminal defense attorney who has successfully defended her clients facing drug charges in both state and federal courts. Cases involving drug charges often require aggressive litigation and the filing of search and seizure motions and other pre-trial motions, comprehensive cross-examination of police officers and snitches both before and through trial, as well as a thorough investigation.
Through her extensive contacts in the Los Angeles-area drug and alcohol rehabilitation community, Ms. Azari is often able to negotiate alternative sentencing plans with the court that allow her clients to spend time in a drug or alcohol treatment program instead of doing time behind bars in jail or prison. A person who successfully completes a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program can often obtain a case dismissal or reduced charges.
Anyone who has been charged anywhere in the United States with drug possession or drug trafficking should contact attorney Sara Azari, serving Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, all of California, and jurisdictions throughout the United States. Sara Azari has the skills and knowledge required to provide you with the strongest defense possible.
Drug Intoxication / Drug Possession
An individual accused of being under the influence of drugs is generally charged with a misdemeanor. However, driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol can rise to the level of a felony offense if the person has suffered prior convictions, great bodily injury is alleged, it resulted in the death of the victim, or other factors are present. Drug possession charges may be filed as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the type and quantity of the illegal substance and whether there is intent to sell or distribute the drugs.
Some common misdemeanor drug offense charges include:
- Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana (without intent to sell or distribute);
- Possession of drug paraphernalia, such as bongs, pipes, rolling papers, and syringes (without intent to sell or distribute);
- Being under the influence of marijuana; and
- Being under the influence of a controlled substance.
Felony drug intoxication and possession charges include:
- Possession of certain controlled substances, such as methamphetamine, GhB, ecstasy, cocaine, heroine, and LSD;
- Possession of more than one ounce of marijuana; and
- Possession of marijuana on school property.
If you have been charged with a drug possession offense and need an attorney in Beverly Hills or anywhere in the United States, contact Sara Azari at her West Hollywood office. Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony crime in state or federal court, her past experience proves that she can get your case dismissed, obtain reduced charges, negotiate a lighter sentence, or fight at trial for an acquittal.
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Possession of Drugs for Sale
Individuals facing charges related to drug possession with intent to sell or distribute need powerful legal representation to obtain victory in the courtroom. In California, the possession of illegal drugs with the intent to sell is classified as a felony offense, and many people convicted of this charge are sentenced to jail time. Any time an individual is found to be in possession of illegal drugs, law enforcement officers will investigate whether the drugs were for personal use or for sale. Evidence that can lead officers and the courts to believe that an individual had intent to sell include:
- Excessive amounts of cash and the denominations of the money;
- Plastic baggies or other containers that can be used to hold drugs;
- Scales or other measuring devices;
- Cutting agents; and
- Multiple cell phones, beepers, or other communication devices.
If you live anywhere in the United States and have been charged with possession of drugs for sale, you need an aggressive attorney to represent your case. In many cases, police officers do not follow the proper search and seizure procedures that the law requires. Criminal defense attorney Sara Azari will review the circumstances of your case and help you fight the charges towards a dismissal, reduction of the charges, or a not-guilty verdict from a jury.
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Drug Trafficking
Because a single case of drug trafficking usually involves several drug offenses, convictions for these charges carry serious punishment. Further complicating matters, drug trafficking often involves the transportation of illegal drugs across country or state lines. This fact can cause victims to be charged with multiple offenses leading to harsher penalties.
That is why attorney Sara Azari urges people in Los Angeles and across the United States who have been charged with drug possession, offering drugs for sale, and drug trafficking to consult an attorney. She will meet with you at her Sunset Strip office in West Hollywood, which is conveniently located near the Beverly Hills and Santa Monica areas, to review the facts of your case and provide you with expert counsel and representation. Contact attorney Sara Azari today to schedule an evaluation of your case.
One of her first courses of action will be to review the evidence in the case. Some of the evidence that investigating officers try to obtain in drug trafficking cases includes:
- Possession of large quantities of illegal drugs
- Possession of scales
- Possession of plastic baggies or other containers
- Possession of large amounts of cash
- Possession of weapons
After reviewing the evidence in your drug trafficking case, Ms. Azari will immediately begin working with the state or federal prosecuting attorney to obtain any and all evidence against you, conduct a thorough investigation, prepare your case for trial, or in the alternative, negotiate the best possible disposition for your case.
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Contact Defense Attorney Sara Azari in Los Angeles, Serving all of California and the United States
Los Angeles-based defense attorney Sara Azari has represented clients across the nation in drug possession, drug sales/distribution, and drug trafficking cases. Her experience as an attorney has drawn clients from Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and all over the United States. Contact the Law Office of Sara Azari today to take the first step toward defending yourself against criminal charges.
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If you’ve been charged with a crime, the sooner you can have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side the better.
Contact Los Angeles-based defense attorney Sara Azari if you have been charged in state or federal court with drug possession, possessing drugs for sale or distribution, or transportation of drugs in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, or anywhere else in California or the U.S.
8961 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 2C
Los Angeles, California 90069
Toll Free: 866.421.4225
Fax: 310.246.0880
